Xeon X3440 vs Xeon X5482

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Xeon X3440 is positioned at rank 782 and the Xeon X5482 is on rank 752, so the Xeon X5482 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X3440

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16135%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3047%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2707%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2091%

#452

EPYC 9755

MSRP: $12984|Avg: $10931

99%

#454

Xeon Platinum 8368

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $429

99%

#456

EPYC 9575F

MSRP: $11791|Avg: $9238

97%

#457

EPYC 7642

MSRP: $4775|Avg: $850

97%

#458

EPYC 7573X

MSRP: $5590|Avg: $3580

96%

#782

Xeon X3440

MSRP: $215|Avg: $16

100%

#796

Xeon E-2276M

MSRP: $939|Avg: $124

96%

#797

Xeon W3580

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5482

#1

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

15081%

#6

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2848%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2530%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1954%

#435

Xeon Gold 6354

MSRP: $2878|Avg: $2898

99%

#436

Xeon Gold 5218T

MSRP: $1572|Avg: $1349

99%

#437

Xeon 6960P

MSRP: $9625|Avg: $9625

98%

#438

EPYC 9555

MSRP: $9826|Avg: $7973

98%

#439

Xeon Gold 6338

MSRP: $2990|Avg: $1604

98%

#440

Xeon Gold 6538N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $170

97%

#441

EPYC 7F52

MSRP: $3100|Avg: $1826

97%

#442

EPYC 7542

MSRP: $3400|Avg: $899

97%

#752

Xeon X5482

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#758

Xeon E3-1281 v3

MSRP: $555|Avg: $636

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Xeon X5482 leads in gaming performance. However, the Xeon X3440 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Xeon X3440	Xeon X5482
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($16)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Harpertown (2007−2008) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Xeon X3440	Xeon X5482
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($16)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X3440 and Xeon X5482

Xeon X3440

The Xeon X3440 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 September 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 2.93 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333. Passmark benchmark score: 2,769 points. Launch price was $215.

Xeon X5482

The Xeon X5482 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 November 2007 (18 years ago). It is based on the Harpertown (2007−2008) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 6 MB (total). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 150 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,755 points. Launch price was $1,279.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X3440 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, matching the Xeon X5482's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.93 GHz on the Xeon X3440 versus 3.2 GHz on the Xeon X5482 — a 8.8% clock advantage for the Xeon X5482 (base: 2.53 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Xeon X3440 uses the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Xeon X5482 uses Harpertown (2007−2008) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X3440 scores 2,769 against the Xeon X5482's 2,755 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon X3440. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Xeon X3440 vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5482.

Feature	Xeon X3440	Xeon X5482
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 4
Boost Clock	2.93 GHz	3.2 GHz+9%
Base Clock	2.53 GHz	3.2 GHz+26%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	12 MB L2 Cache+50%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	6 MB (total)+2300%
Process	45 nm	45 nm
Architecture	Lynnfield (2009−2010)	Harpertown (2007−2008)
PassMark	2,769	2,755

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X3440 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Xeon X5482 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.